Dying Collection (#76)

Sketches of the Royal Tapestry Manufactory at Windsor, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127980 Sketches of the Royal Tapestry Manufactory at Windsor, from The Illustrated London News, 29th April 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

And they Still Say Fish is Expensive, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273712 And they Still Say Fish is Expensive, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 151.5x204 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Plague, Jan Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1695 - 1705

After the Party: Birthday of the Prince of Bismarck, from Le Petit Journal
XIR125406 After the Party: Birthday of the Prince of Bismarck, from Le Petit Journal, 14th April 1895 (litho) by Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le
XIR125404 In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th January 1900 (colour litho) by Rudaux

Man with delusions on his deathbed, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Death is about to cut the thread of life of a dying woman, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz, Cornelis van der Sys II, 1710

The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-48 (oil on canvas)
XOS1249133 The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-48 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 110.5x138.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: On his deathbed in Corinth)

The Death of General Wolfe, 1759, from The History of the United States, Vol
BAL124902 The Death of General Wolfe, 1759, from The History of the United States, Vol. I, by Charles Mackay, engraved by S

The Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th 1876, 1889 (litho)
BAL124585 The Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25th 1876, 1889 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General George Armstrong Custer (1839-76); ); American

Great Battle at Wilsons Creek, near Springfield, Missouri, Between 5, 500 Union
BAL124518 Great Battle at Wilsons Creek, near Springfield, Missouri, Between 5, 500 Union Troops Under Generals Lyon and Siegel and 23, 000 Rebels Under Generals McCulloch and Price

Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 1847 (engraving) (b&w photo)
BAL124512 Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 1847 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Storming of Chapultepec, 13th September 1847 (colour litho)
BAL122994 The Storming of Chapultepec, 13th September 1847 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Battle of the Crater, engraved by Ernst Heinemann (1848-1912), illustration from Battles
BAL122916 The Battle of the Crater, engraved by Ernst Heinemann (1848-1912), illustration from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

The Battle of Resaca, Georgia, May 14th 1864, illustration from Battles
BAL122913 The Battle of Resaca, Georgia, May 14th 1864, illustration from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence Clough Buel (engraving) by Waud

The Night Assault on Battery Wagner, July 18th 1863, engraved by C
BAL122902 The Night Assault on Battery Wagner, July 18th 1863, engraved by C. H. Reed, illustration from Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

The Death of the Firstborn, 19th century (engraving on paper)
BAL122765 The Death of the Firstborn, 19th century (engraving on paper) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

An Ambulance During the French Campaign, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR122500 An Ambulance During the French Campaign, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Vigneron, Pierre Roch (1789-1872); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Crucifixion, c. 1507-c. 1510 (oil on panel)
XOS1219811 The Crucifixion, c.1507-c.1510 (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); 105x88.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Fulk V, Count of Anjou and King of Jerusalem, dies lying on a stretcher, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

The Death of Mazet, 1821 (oil on canvas)
XIR219614 The Death of Mazet, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Serrur, Henri (1794-1865); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

The Emperor Napoleon III on the Field of Battle at Solferino, 24th June 1859 (engraving)
XJF121250 The Emperor Napoleon III on the Field of Battle at Solferino, 24th June 1859 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Landscape with figures suffering from the plague, Jan Luyken, Paulus Strobach, 1691

The Death of General Wolfe (1727-59) 1759, engraved by Augustin Legrand (engraving)
XJF119752 The Death of General Wolfe (1727-59) 1759, engraved by Augustin Legrand (engraving) (b&w photo) (see also 105409, 124902 & 153197) by West

Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF115638 Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815, engraved by John Burnet (1784-1868), 1819
XJF115637 The Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815, engraved by John Burnet (1784-1868), 1819 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); British Museum, London

The Breach of Grandpre, October 1792 (coloured engraving)
XIR214119 The Breach of Grandpre, October 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas)
XIR212521 St. Sebastian Tended by St. Irene and the Holy Women (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652) (after); 108x142 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Meeting of Captain Tollemache and Captain Pennington at The City Arms
BAL108972 Meeting of Captain Tollemache and Captain Pennington at The City Arms, illustration from Old New York Taverns by John Austin Stevens, pub

A Lonely Duel in the Middle of a Great Sunny Field, illustration from Rowand
BAL108084 A Lonely Duel in the Middle of a Great Sunny Field, illustration from Rowand by William Gilmore Beymer, pub. in Harpers Magazine, June 1909 (colour litho) by Pyle

Siege of Antwerp, 23rd December 1832 (oil on canvas)
XIR208598 Siege of Antwerp, 23rd December 1832 (oil on canvas) by Courtois d Hurbal, C. (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; (add.info.: besieged by the French army; ); French

Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas
XIR205415 Study for The Death of Marcus Aurelius (121-180), before 1844 (oil on canvas by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 25.6x33 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Battle of Sidi-Ferruch, 14th June 1830 (oil on panel)
XIR201503 Battle of Sidi-Ferruch, 14th June 1830 (oil on panel) by Carbillet, Jean-Baptiste-Prudent (1804-74); ChAteau de Versailles

Second study for the Raft of the Medusa (oil on canvas)
XIR197288 Second study for the Raft of the Medusa (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 65x83 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Radeau de la Meduse; ); French, out of copyright

Study of Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist (black chalk on paper)
BAL192514 Study of Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist (black chalk on paper) (recto) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; Italian

Attack on the Tuileries, 10th August 1792 (coloured engraving)
XIR189595 Attack on the Tuileries, 10th August 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Marie Joseph (1757-1834) Marquis de La Fayette, on his Deathbed (oil on canvas)
XIR189514 Marie Joseph (1757-1834) Marquis de La Fayette, on his Deathbed (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); Chateau Blerancourt, Picardie

Napoleon on the Battle Field of Eylau, 9th February 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR18910 Napoleon on the Battle Field of Eylau, 9th February 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 521x784 cm; Louvre, Paris

Study for The Raft of the Medusa, 1819 (oil on canvas)
XIR181968 Study for The Raft of the Medusa, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 36x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: Le Radeau de la Meduse; ); French

The Death of Ferdinand Philippe Louis (1810-42) Duke of Orleans in Neuilly, 13th July 1842
XIR181874 The Death of Ferdinand Philippe Louis (1810-42) Duke of Orleans in Neuilly, 13th July 1842 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Death of St. Bruno (1030-1101) 6th October 1101, 1645-48 (oil on canvas)
XIR168774 The Death of St. Bruno (1030-1101) 6th October 1101, 1645-48 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 193x130 cm; Louvre, Paris

Study for the Death of Sardanapalus, 1864 (pen & ink and graphite on paper)
XIR168750 Study for the Death of Sardanapalus, 1864 (pen & ink and graphite on paper) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 29.1x41.6 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French

Observation of Yellow Fever, c. 1819 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF106635 Observation of Yellow Fever, c.1819 (litho) (b/w photo) by Lasteyrie du Saillant, Charles (1759-1849); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

William III (1650-1702) on his deathbed, engraved by the artist (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF106621 William III (1650-1702) on his deathbed, engraved by the artist (engraving) (b&w photo) by Berge, Pieter van den (d.1737); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hermaphrodites Transporting the Injured, from Brevis Narratio
XIR166397 Hermaphrodites Transporting the Injured, from Brevis Narratio... published by Theodore de Bry, 1591 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Th

The Death of Seneca, 1773 (oil on canvas)
XIR160439 The Death of Seneca, 1773 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 122.5x155 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Ophelia, 1876 (bronze)
XIR160250 Ophelia, 1876 (bronze) by Preault, Antoine Augustin (1809-79); 75x200 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Death of Colonel James Gardiner (1688-1745) at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745
XJF105410 The Death of Colonel James Gardiner (1688-1745) at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Dying: A Journey Through Time and Sacrifice" In the depths of history, we bid farewell to an era. Goodbye, Old Man, a poignant tribute captured by Fortunio Matania in 1922, reminds us of the somber toll war takes on our souls. The image of a soldier and his loyal horse during World War I speaks volumes about the sacrifices made on the battlefield. Centuries earlier, a young woman's final moments were immortalized on canvas in Young Woman on her Death Bed (1621). This haunting painting serves as a reminder that death spares no one; it comes for all regardless of age or station. Sometimes, dying becomes an act of defiance against injustice. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc set himself ablaze at an intersection in Saigon in 1963 to protest President Ngo Dinh Diem's oppressive measures. Malcolm Browne's photograph captures this self-immolation—a chilling symbol of resistance against tyranny. The Great Sacrifice depicted by James Clark from WWI showcases soldiers laying down their lives for their countries' sake. Their bravery echoes through time as they face death head-on with unwavering resolve. But not all deaths are born out of conflict or rebellion; some belong to artists who leave behind legacies that transcend mortality itself. Anna Pavlova's ethereal grace continues to captivate audiences even after her passing—an eternal dance with death. In The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar (1789), John Trumbull depicts soldiers fighting valiantly until their last breaths defending their fortress—a testament to human resilience when faced with impending doom. Death can also be personified as an assassin lurking in every corner. In Death as Assassin (1851), wood engravings depict its relentless pursuit—reminding us that life is fleeting and unpredictable. Yet amidst these dark portrayals lies hope and tenderness—the delicate balance between life and death. The Young Girl and Death (c.